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microphone

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/ˈmaɪkrəˌfoʊn/ · mi-cro-phone

An instrument used to convert sound waves into electrical signals.

Meanings

nounformal

An instrument used to convert sound waves into electrical signals.

ایک ایسا آلہ جو آواز کی لہروں کو برقی اشاروں میں تبدیل کرتا ہے۔

مائیکروفون

microphone

Synonyms

microphonemikeaudio pickupمائیکروفونمائکآڈیو پک اپ

Common Collocations

  • handheld microphone
  • studio microphone
  • wireless microphone

Example Sentences

She spoke into the microphone during the interview.

اس نے انٹرویو کے دوران مائیکروفون میں بات کی۔

Us ne interview ke doran microphone mein baat ki.

He adjusted the microphone before starting the presentation.

اس نے پریزنٹیشن شروع کرنے سے پہلے مائیکروفون کو ایڈجسٹ کیا۔

Us ne presentation shuru karne se pehle microphone ko adjust kiya.

The recording quality improved with a professional microphone.

پروفیشنل مائیکروفون کے ساتھ ریکارڈنگ کا معیار بہتر ہوگیا۔

Professional microphone ke saath recording ka mayaar behtar hogaya.

💡 Memory Tip

Microphones capture sound, think 'micro' for small and 'phone' as in voice.

Picture a singer on stage holding a microphone.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "mikros + phone" — small + voice

First known use: mid-19th century

The word 'microphone' came into use in the late 19th century, derived from the Greek words for 'small' (mikros) and 'voice' (phone), indicating a device that captures small sounds.